(October 05, Manama - Bahrain, Sri Lanka Guardian) Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the carrier with the largest Middle East international network, re-commenced its services to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka today.
The inaugural flight took off today from Bahrain International Airport carrying Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Mr. Samer Majali and a team of officials and journalists, seen off by senior officials from Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority, Bahrain Airport Company and Gulf Air executives.
Mr. Samer Majali commented, “Our relationship with Sri Lanka started nearly 35 years ago when we started our services to the capital Colombo in 1976 and flew until 2002. Over the years, Gulf Air has been the favorite airline not only for thousands of Sri Lankans living and working in Bahrain but also for Bahrainis who have been flocking to this beautiful country for vacation for many years.”
“Gulf Air has also been a key link for hundreds of Sri Lankan businessmen exporting goods ranging from tea, coffee, coconuts, rubber to cinnamon to Bahrain and beyond in the Middle East region.”
“Now that peace has returned, I am glad the time has come for us to re-connect with Sri Lanka. The country is back in full action with its economy springing back to its dynamic past. I personally see there is a huge business and tourism opportunity for both countries as we recommence services.”
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Photo Caption: Mr. Sarath Devasena Wijesinghe, Srilankan Ambassador to the UAE (fourth from left), Captain Abdulrahman Al Gaoud, Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs Under-Secretary (fifth from left) , Gulf Air CEO Mr. Samer Majali (sixth from left) and His Excellency Mr. Sarath Chandra Dissanayake, Srilankan Ambassador to Bahrain and Kuwait (fourth from right) cutting the ribbon for the inaugural flight to Colombo at the Bahrain International Airport. |
“As for Sri Lanka, with its rich, tropical forests, palm-fringed beaches, cooler mountains, deep-rooted culture and heritage besides its famous gemstones, it is undoubtedly one of the world’s famous tourist attractions. I am sure it will be another fabulous addition to our 44 destinations sought after by our customers” Mr. Majali concluded.
With five flights a week departing at convenient timings, passengers - both businessmen and leisure travelers alike - will easily find a flight to a destination of their choice.
While all passengers will be able to enjoy the luxurious facilities and service onboard Gulf Air’s brand new A320 aircraft, Falcon Gold premium passengers will have the added luxury of relaxing at the exclusive Gulf Air lounge at the Bahrain International Airport while waiting for their connecting flights.
Gulf Air operates 10 weekly flights between Bahrain and Colombo as below:
Flt# Departure Arrival Days of operation Aircraft
GF 0062 Bahrain 13:00 Colombo 21:05 Mon, Sun
A 320
GF 0063 Colombo 21:50 Bahrain 23:55
GF 0066 Bahrain 20:40 Colombo 04:45 Wed, Thu, Fri
GF 0067 Colombo 05:30 Bahrain 07:35 Thu, Fri, Sat
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